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Alice N. Klink

Posted on 8/8/2011

Alice Norma Klink, 94, passed away Aug. 6, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Brainerd.

She was born Aug. 6, 1917, to Peter and Sophie (Torgerson) Hagen in Minneapolis, where she lived for many years. Alice married Stanley Klink in 1941. She and Stan loved to dance, which they enjoyed together until his death in 1992. She loved her Lord and served and honored him with her life.

Inez Glynn

Inez Glynn

Posted on 8/7/2011

AITKIN — Inez Glynn, age 103, almost 104, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.

Alice Norma Klink

Alice Norma Klink

Posted on 8/7/2011

Alice Norma Klink, 94 passed away Aug. 6, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Brainerd.  

She was born Aug. 6, 1917 to Peter and Sophie (Torgerson) Hagen in Minneapolis, where she lived for many years. Alice married Stanley Klink in 1941. She and Stan loved to dance, which they enjoyed together until his death in 1992. She loved her Lord and served and honored him with her life.

Bettijane (nee Pagel) Zierke

Posted on 8/7/2011

 

BAXTER — Bettijane (nee Pagel) Zierke, age 89 of Baxter, passed away Saturday Aug. 6, 2011, at the St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.

She was born July 7, 1922 in Elmore, Minn., the daughter of Frank Pagel and Addie (nee Darrone) Pagel.

Robert Schiller

Posted on 8/7/2011

Robert Schiller, age 84, resident of Brainerd, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the St. Cloud Hospital. 

Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.

 

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William C. Cooksey

Posted on 8/7/2011

NISSWA — William C. Cooksey, age 90, resident of Nisswa, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, at Essentia Health’s St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.

 

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Pauline M. Sonnenberg

Posted on 8/5/2011

Pauline M. Sonnenberg, age 96, resident of Brainerd, a former resident of St. Cloud, died August 2, 2011, at her home at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. Pauline was born May 13, 1915, in Morrison County, Minn., to John and Regina (Schubert) Hoffman. She married Walter Sonnenberg. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and church guild. Pauline enjoyed needlecraft and sewing, making many baptismal gowns over the years. She also enjoyed making rosaries. Survivors include her daughters, Donna (Gerald) Harjes of St.

George 'Smokey' Nelson

Posted on 8/5/2011

George “Smokey” Randall Nelson was born in Minneapolis on February 25, 1934, to George F. and Dorothy E. Nelson. George served in the U.S. Army. He was happily married to Donna Marie Gort in 1957. Smokey taught physical education and coached football, swimming, and diving for over 30 years. Smokey taught for ISD 181 from 1966 until his retirement in 1996. 

Betty M. Grimm

Posted on 8/5/2011

Betty M. Grimm, age 86, of Brainerd, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on August 4, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville E. Grimm; grandchild Rachel and brother James.
Betty is survived by her five children: Linda (Craig) Bangs, Steve (Cindy) Grimm, Mike (Katie) Grimm, Cherie (Marvin) Wiggins, Tom (Melanie) Grimm; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother Tom Fredericksen; sister Annette (John) Tetzlaff; sister-in-law Dixie; and twelve nieces and nephews.

Ellen Simi

Posted on 8/5/2011

Ellen Johanna Yde Marlow Simi, 101, was led to heaven by angels on Thursday, August 4, 2011 with her daughters by her side. She was a long-time Sylvan Township and Brainerd resident. Ellen was born on November 9, 1909, to Peter and Ellen (Henrickson) Yde in Sylvan, Minn.

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